NRS 501.333: Director: Appointment; qualifications; classification.

1. The Governor shall appoint a Director of the Department, who is its Chief Administrative Officer. The Director serves at the pleasure of the Governor.

2. The Governor shall select as Director a person having an academic degree in the management of wildlife or a closely related field, substantial experience in the management of wildlife and a demonstrated ability to administer a major public agency. When appointing the Director, the Governor may consider any person nominated by the Commission.

3. The Director is in the unclassified service of the State.